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Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom

Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom: Simple Tools for the New School Year

by Suzanne Tucker
Social emotional learning starts in everyday classroom moments. Explore simple SEL strategies teachers can use to build emotional literacy, support regulation, strengthen relationships, and create a classroom where children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
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Positive vs. Negative Reinforcement: A Guide for Parents

by Alex Petrou
Learn how positive vs. negative reinforcement influence your parenting style and the ways positive reinforcers can support your child’s development.
Mother comforting her highly sensitive teenage son during an emotional moment, illustrating parental support, empathy, and teen mental health.

Helping Your Highly Sensitive Child Gain Confidence

by Rebecca Eanes
When our children are highly sensitive, rejection and criticism hurt more deeply. They get embarrassed easily and have strong emotional reactions, which can make them the target for bullying. Here are 5 tools to boost your child's confidence. 
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Healing From A Childhood You Don't Remember

by Ashley Patek
While we may not remember our childhood with our mind and verbal words, our body keeps the score and stores the information it receives from our formative years, namely which parts of us to grow and which to shrink. These downloads show up as patterns in adulthood and in our parenting. Read more. 
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9 Mantras I Use When Low On Patience With My Kids

by Ashley Patek
Mantras can change the wiring of our brain and create a new lens to see ourselves, our kids, and the world at large. Here are 9 parenting mantras I use when low on patience with my kids.
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End Sibling Rivalry And Bring Peace Into Your Home

by Ashley Patek
Siblings are natural competitors for attachment, bidding for our love and attention. Here's 3 Parenting Do's and Don'ts when it comes to sibling relationships. 
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When Partners Disagree: Tools For Parenting On The Same Page

When Partners Disagree: Tools For Parenting On The Same Page

by Ashley Patek
Parenting disagreements are not uncommon, especially with so many different parenting ideologies out there. So, how can parents get on the same page?
Using Art for Emotional Regulation

Using Art for Emotional Regulation

by Alex Petrou
A mama warrior overcomes frustration to make a teachable moment through art for her son. Three tips to incorporate art into positive parenting.
School Program Uses PeaceMakers to Aide Social-Emotional Skill Building

School Program Uses PeaceMakers to Aide Social-Emotional Skill Building

by Alex Petrou
Fit Abilities Yoga program in the Ferguson MO School District are empowering students by using Generation Mindful's PeaceMakers mantra cards.
Words Matter - Crossing out dismissive phrases in kid's story books

Words Matter: Adjusting Popular Books and Songs to Align with Positive Parenting Strategies

by Ashley Patek
Our words matter. Children receive messages from all around them and this includes the books, songs, and stories we share with them. Sometimes those messages are affirming and sometimes they are dismissive. Read how to make your words count to nourish your child's social-emotional skills.
Spanking Children Is Still Common and Still Harmful

Spanking Children Is Still Common and Still Harmful

by Ashley Patek
Research has shown the long-term effects of spanking on a child's mental, emotional, sexual and behavioral outcomes. And the impact of these negative childhood experiences can directly influence and run the narrative of our adulthood. Read more. 
Nurturing A Natural Love For Learning

Nurturing A Natural Love For Learning

by Ashley Patek
How do you nurture curious risk-takers who love to learn? It starts here.
Accepting Ourselves And Our Children While Embracing Growth

Accepting Ourselves And Our Children While Embracing Growth And Change

by Rebecca Eanes
The desire to do better can exist in and of itself. It doesn’t have to be driven by a dislike or disgust of who you are now. Here are 3 steps toward self-acceptance.
Why Using A Behavior Chart Is Ineffective

Why Using A Behavior Chart Is Ineffective

by Ashley Patek
Before you decide to add to or continue using behavioral management charts, let's take a closer look at the undesirable side-effects. Read more.